REFLECTION:
In our reading from Romans today we have one of the earliest Credal
statements of the Christian, long before the great creeds of the church were
formulated (Apostle creed in the 2nd century AD and the Nicene Creed in
the 4th Century AD) It is a simple statement “Jesus is Lord”.
But is it so simple? What does “Jesus is Lord” actually mean? Equally,
what does it mean to “Confess with your lips Jesus is Lord”?
We shall explore these two questions today!
HYMNS
TIS 578 How firm a foundation
MP 207 Hallelujah sing to Jesus
MP 261 I am the bread of life
TIS 576 O for a closer walk with thee
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH AUGUST 16TH
Our next opportunity to meet for lunch and conversation will be on
Wednesday Aug.16, 12 noon Dandenong Club Heatherton Rd. This is a
great time to get to know fellow parishioners while enjoying good food. We
need to book early so please add your name to list in porch or contact
Doreen 0439795386 or Margo 0419888426
BEWARE OF SCAMS
Texts have been going out to parishioners in multiple Anglican churches
across Melbourne pretending to be from the vicar and asking you to contact
them on another number. Something like the following:
Hello ...., this is Rev. Graeme Peters, I'm in a meeting right now, can't talk
on phone but text me back when you get this message, your assistance is
crucial and highly appreciated.
Please ignore them.
Thanks, from the real Graeme Peters.
MISSION MOMENTS
As advised over the past few weeks, Fiona & Ian Oates will be speaking on
their time as CMS missionaries in Tanzania following the 10.00 a.m. service
on Sunday, 20th August, when a soup & sandwich lunch will be
served. This is a reminder if you have a mission box to please bring it over
the next couple of weeks. Thank you for your contributions to the Missions.
IAN’S MISSION EXPERIENCES
On Sunday August 20th Ian and Fiona will share with us their time as CMS
missionaries overseas in Tanzania. This will be followed by a soup and
sandwich luncheon. (no charge) We hope everyone will stay after the 10am
service to hear their interesting stories. Please add your name to the list in
the porch to assist with catering or contact Margo 0419 888 426
INTERACTIVE SESSIONS ON FORGIVENESS
Join us for a series of interactive sessions on forgiveness on Wednesday
nights 7:30-9pm, in the fellowship room.
LAWN MOWING ROSTER
11th August Heinz & Vic
18th August Samoan Congregation
READINGS FOR NEXT SUNDAY
20th August – 12th Sunday after Pentecost
Genesis 45.1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11.13-32 (33-36) Matthew 15.10-28
This week we continue to pray for
Mike; Mark; Clovis; Rose; Eva; Cecil; Stanley; Nigel; Russell; Josie, Kevin; Joanne, Eve, Lynette, Danny, Esme, Michael, Charles, Edward, Tyrone, Gwen, Sylvia, Dr Nathan & Joan.
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